Sign Language Interpreter

April 20, 2026

East Aurora School District 131 has the following opening(s) for the 2026-2027 school
year and will accept applications from candidates who may be interested in the position(s)
listed below. Medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance policies are available.

VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION TITLE: Sign Language Interpreter

BUILDING(S): To Be Determined

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9-1/3 months. Monday-Friday: 7 hours/day.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal or Designee

EVALUATION PROCEDURES: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement

SALARY: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. See page
3 of the posting for salary schedule

START DATE: August 17, 2026

JOB ID: 4986

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
3. Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) certificate preferred.
4. Excellent organizational skills.
5. Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
7. Ability to manage multiple priorities.
8. Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse public.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Accurately interpret lectures, discussions, announcements, conversations,
meetings, events, and other spoken word situations lectures, discussions,
announcements and other activities at an appropriate language level for the
individual students using manual sign system appropriate for the language and the
cultural background of hearing impaired students.

2. Measures to check comprehension will follow at appropriate intervals.
3. Monitor the academic, language comprehension and social/emotional progress of

the students with hearing impairments in the mainstream setting.
4. Keep teacher(s) informed of student progress and/or problems.

5. Function as an integral part of the total educational program, providing support
services to the other members of the hearing-impaired staff in the areas of material
construction and classroom management.

6. Provides information and orientation to students with hearing impairments in
emergency situations.

7. Works effectively in teams with other sign language interpreters.
8. Utilize technologies to transcribe speech to text in classroom and other settings.
9. Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices; follow and

implement all district rules, regulations, practices and policies.
10. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain

confidentiality and personal flexibility in all areas.
11. Participate in / attend building and district meetings, as required.
12. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided

by the district.
13. Direct and supervise students, implement MTSS, and maintain and document

discipline both in and out of the classroom during the assigned workday.
14. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be requested by the principal

or designee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications should be completed online at https://www.d131.org. Position(s) will
remain open until filled. East Aurora School District 131 is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.

BENEFITS:
TRS/IMRF Pension
403b
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Program
Basic Life and AD&D
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Protection